Hussein Ali Shido
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Dr. Hussein Ali Shido is a Somali politician. He entered politics when he joined the Somali Youth League
. Dr. Hussein was one of the founders of the United Somali Congress
, and later became its chairman prior to General Mohamed Farrah Aidid
holding the position.
Somali Youth League
The Somali Youth League was the first political party in Somalia. It played a key role in the nation's road to independence during the 1950s and 1960s.-History:...
. Dr. Hussein was one of the founders of the United Somali Congress
United Somali Congress
The United Somali Congress is one of the major political and paramilitary organizations of Somalia. Formed in 1988, it played a key role in the ouster of the government of Siad Barre, and became a major target of the so-called Operation Restore Hope campaign in 1993...
, and later became its chairman prior to General Mohamed Farrah Aidid
Mohamed Farrah Aidid
General Mohamed Ali Farrah Aidid was a controversial Somali military leader, often described as a warlord. A former general and diplomat, he was the chairman of the United Somali Congress and later led the Somali National Alliance...
holding the position.